This course introduces students to the history and fundamental theories of probation and parole. The major topics of study include county correctional systems policies and practices and federal and state correctional systems policies and practices.

VII. Required Course Content and Direction

Learning Goals:

Course

Students will:

evaluate the origins, development and differences between probation and parole;

examine the legal rights of the convicted, training in corrections and pre-sentence investigations;

analyze community treatment in reference to probation, parole, halfway houses and foster care; and

differentiate among county, federal and state correctional systems policies and practices.

Core (if applicable)

This course is not included in the Core.

Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

origins and development of probation and parole

the place of probation and parole in the correctional process

legal rights of the convicted

training in corrections

pre-sentence investigations

juvenile probation and aftercare

juvenile treatment in probation

halfway houses and foster care

use of volunteers in community treatment

county correctional systems policies

federal correctional systems policies

state correctional systems policies

Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

Course

The assessment of course learning goals is based on participation in classroom discussions, written exams, assignments, papers, and/or performance based tasks and projects.

Core (if applicable)

This course is not included in the Core.

Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

See course format

VIII. Teaching Methods Employed

Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.